Observer Department: Campus Life

Students and faculty reflect on a remote semester

and

Going all the way back to March, students nationwide have had to master the art of online classes. Fast forward to present day this is still the case and it doesn’t seem to be changing anytime soon. Many local schools have opted for completely online or hybrid for the time…

Students reflect on loss of on campus experience

and

Not much has changed since March of 2020. NECC students remain inside, learning through the screens of their laptops. The only thing that is different is the question of what could have been. Claudia Sanchez, 21, an elementary education major, shares her reaction to the news of online learning. “I…

Parenting through a pandemic: NECC offers support group to caregivers

and

  As any community college, Northern Essex has its fair share of students with diverse needs and various non-school commitments. Now, thanks to a new student interest group, busy moms and caregivers will have a place to unwind on campus every Thursday, (when the campus was open from 12:30-1:30 p.m.…

Is isolation introvert heaven?

and

You enjoy spending time alone? Check. You’d rather spend time with one close friend than with a crowd? Check. You prefer calm, mildly stimulating environments rather than loud, rowdy ones? Check. After several conclusive internet quizzes, endless field research conducted by myself, and constant comparisons between myself and others, I’ve…

7th Stage: A student brand

and

A small sketch can become the beginning of your very own brand if executed properly. NECC student Wilfred Acosta is a prime example of that.  Wilfred Acosta took an idea and transformed it into much more. In 2016-2017 Acosta came up with his brand ‘7th Stage’. The name, Acosta stated,…

Minds with purpose: Student shares passion for helping others connect

and

In his first semester at NECC, business transfer major Jeurys Santiago attended a “Lunch and Learn” event, part of a series put on by the Center for Business and Accounting, and he became inspired by fellow student Daniel Keating’s presentation. Keating sparked a flame in Santiago when he presented the…

Speech-A-Palooza: The show must go on

and

In light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, Northern Essex Community College’s Principles of Public Relations class has concluded that the sixth annual public speaking event, Speech-A-Palooza, will be held completely virtually over three days from April 22 through April 24 on social media platforms including Facebook and YouTube. The Principles of…

Speechapalooza

, and

A free speech forum for students by students Northern Essex Community College’s annual Speechapalooza was held April 23, 2019. The event ran from 12:30 to 2:30 in Lecture Hall A and it was fully stocked with free pizza, snacks and water. Since its debut in 2015, this event celebrates student…

Job Fair draws interest

and

As you all may be aware, NECC hosts job fairs in the Spurk building throughout the year. The job fairs consist of many different part time and full time positions offered to students at NECC.  There is no specific dates when this job fair takes place but all students are…

The student as a teacher

and

Business major shares research on organizational analysis After taking an online course on organizational analysis, Northern Essex Community College business transfer major Daniel Keating became fascinated with the topic.  That fascination led to additional research and a presentation which he will share on Wednesday, April 17 at noon in the…